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Central banks money printing is out of control. The constant printing
of all the world’s currencies is just another way for countries to
default on their debt – the repayment of a creditor occurs using a
currency whose purchasing power has been reduced. Gold’s price will
continue, has to continue, to rise in value against all depreciating paper
currencies
For equity investors and speculators alike history shows us, time and
again, the greatest leverage to gold’s rising price is
owning gold exploration/development junior mining stocks. Will
mainstream investors eventually catch on to the fact they need to own gold
and to own gold shares?
The Dow on Gold’s terms:
• In 2000 gold made its $260 per ounce low
• January 2000 the Dow was 10,900
• 10,900 / $260 per ounce = 41.9 ounces to buy the Dow
• Today at 10,696 DJII and $1,204 gold it’s 8.8 oz to buy
the Dow
This author believes that the first part – investors are
catching on to the fact they need to own precious metals – is already happening
and that part two, the buying of shares in companies involved in the search
for and development of gold projects will not be too far behind.
Use Summer Doldrums to get Ahead of the Herd
During the summer months investment demand for junior precious metal
company’s tends to be lethargic with volumes not picking up till post Labour Day - this slowdown happens most every year,
it’s just traditionally a slow period of time hence the old saw “Sell
in May and Go Away.” And this year has been no exception - junior
precious metal shares weakened in the spring/summer. But if TSX.V volumes and
precious metal equity prices follow the traditional path they will strengthen
again in the fall.
And as long as gold’s secular bull remains intact –
remember gold outperforms most other asset classes in both
a deflationary or an inflationary environment - then precious metal
stocks will have their day in the sun.
History shows, time and again, that August can provide an excellent
buying opportunity for precious metal juniors, especially when, like now:
• Gold and silver equities were already trading at a discount to
metal prices
• Summer doldrums have further weakened share prices
• The gold/silver ratio traditionally is 15:1, today its 65:1
Conclusion
Declining confidence in government, markets and paper money is pushing
gold toward a front and center mainstream media position.
"The gold story has been around for millennia, but is now
attracting investment for thoroughly modern reasons. This month, we advance
the thesis that none of the three major tradable currencies will regain its
role as a prized store of value. Gold is moving from the shadows, where
economists and politicians had consigned it, to center stage.” Don Coxe, founder Coxe Advisors
Junior gold/silver companies reporting good to great results regarding
project acquisitions, sampling results, drill assays and having experienced
management with tightly held, low, outstanding share counts should do well
for their investors.
In my opinion now might very well be the perfect time to start
accumulating select PM stocks – and this author has been a recent
purchaser. At the very least junior precious metal company’s
should be on every investor’s radar screen.
Are they on yours?
Richard Mills
Aheadoftheherd.com
Richard is host of www.aheadoftheherd.com and invests in the junior resource sector. His articles have been
published on over 60 websites including - Wall Street Journal, 24hGold, Kitco, USAToday, Safehaven, SeekingAlpha, The
Gold/Energy Reports, Gold-Eagle and Financial Sense. If you're interested in learning
more about specific junior gold/silver stocks and the junior resource market
in general please come and visit his site at www.aheadoftheherd.com
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